Drama defines middle school, especially for Jilly. Not that she likes drama. She’d rather walk invisibly through the hallways than have any eyes turn toward her. But drama will always find Jilly. With Mom battling depression, and the family’s financial struggles, they move frequently. As the family bounces from town to town, Jilly changes schools… lot! And there is nothing scarier than coming into a new school smack in the middle of the semester. With her country accent… clothes that are far from cool and an odd, funny-to-pronounce family name (that earns her a terrible nickname), Jilly feels like an outcast. A misunderstood misfit. Can she find a way to fit in while still being true to herself? Independent readers and middle school students will relate to the challenges and joys that Jilly and her schoolmates experience in this timeless tale about facing your fears, making new friends (and frenemies), and avoiding, as much as possible, those humiliating middle school screwups. Whether you are a teacher, a school counselor, a parent or a middle school student – you can relate to Jilly and can use her story to help yourself or the middle schooler in your life. Written for kids in grades 3-7, this chapter book includes discussion points and tips to help navigate their social emotional challenges. There is also a Teacher and Parent Activity Guide available.